With the UN Climate Summit in Marrakesh starting its final week all major non-state actor groups are this week joining forces to urge national governments to implement policies towards a 100% renewable energy mix.

United under the umbrella of the Global 100% Renewable Energy Campaign, cities, NGOs, renewable energy industry associations and academics from across the world highlight that implementing the Paris Agreement means phasing out fossil fuels and investing in a 100% renewable energy infrastructure immediately.

At a high-level event on Tuesday in Marrakesh, hosted by the COP22 Presidency itself, leaders from this global 100% RE movement will showcase the benefits and technical and financial feasibility of the just transition to a world fully powered by renewables.

“There is hope for the climate and future generations when such diverse constituencies lead the way to a swift shift to 100% renewable energy, preventing the most dangerous climate impacts,” says Tzeporah Berman, Ambassador of the Global 100% RE campaign and Master of Ceremony of the unprecedented gathering.

While national governments have committed to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by ratifying the Paris Agreement, 2016 is again the hottest year on record.

The climate is changing faster than at any point in human history, and aggressive action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is urgent.

“The energy sector, accounting for two thirds of global emissions, must be a top priority for action if we are to keep temperature rise well below 2°C.” says Prof. Eicke Weber, Director of the Fraunhofer Institute ISE.

“The rapid transformation towards 100% renewable energy, underpinned by energy efficiency measures, is the single most effective way to rapidly reduce emissions. In addition, this transformation becomes more and more financially attractive.”

And as pioneers around the world prove, solutions exist:

14 countries, with small-island states in the lead, have set 100% renewable energy targets.

More than 300 cities, municipalities and regions are on their way, and are the drivers of this transformation process.

81 + major corporations and

Thousands of small and medium-sized companies, and millions of entrepreneurs, citizens, planners, engineers and tradespeople are translating this vision into action.

During the 1st World Community Power Conference in Fukushima City last week, key partners of the Global% Renewable Energy Campaign highlighted in the Fukushima Community Power Declaration the need for a bottom up process with empowered communities in order to accelerate the needed renewable energy deployment.

While being an inspiration, the move towards 100% renewable energy is still only taking place in scattered countries, communities and regions around the globe.

Global 100% RE was the first global initiative to advocate 100% renewable energy on a global scale.

It connects the fragmented dots of renewable energy advocates to build a global alliance, showcasing projects and regions already being powered by 100% sustainable renewable energy showing that while it is urgent it is also achievable.

“We need a zero emissions global economy. And we know this is achievable and affordable in all sectors. Now we need to see government action that reflects the goals of the Paris Agreement.” Michael Lord Beyond Zero Emissions Acting CEO

“Australia has ratified the Paris Agreement, but it is now time to act. Only a rapid transition to will give us a chance to remain below 1.5 degrees of global warming. Australia must aim to be leaders in this space.” Charlie Wood 350.org Campaigns Manager